Carol Pataki wed to J. Matthew Racho

Carol Ann Plesh Pataki, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Plesh, Hazleton, and J. Matthew Racho, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Racho, Conyngham, were united in marriage in St. John Bosco Church, Conyngham.

The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John C. Lambert, pastor of St. John Bosco Church.

Readings were given by Maria Racho Everitt, sister of the groom, and the Rev. Gary W. Lefever, pastor of Conyngham United Methodist Church.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Rosemaria Merante, as matron of honor, and Suzanne Kile served as bridesmaid.

Chris Krupko performed the duties of best man, and Joshua Kile was the groomsman.

Following a reception at Edgewood in the Pines, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Europe. They now reside in Conyngham with their five children.

A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, the bride is a first grade teacher at Freeland Elementary/Middle School.

The groom is a sergeant in the Pennsylvania State Police.

Showers in honor of the bride were given by the groom's mother, Bonnie Racho, and by the faculty and staff at Freeland Elementary/Middle School.

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